January 2008

Saturday, Jan. 5
• Pirate Parrot appearance for Pittsburgh CitiParks 21st Annual Mascot Skate at Schenley Ice Rink. Open to the public from 1:30-3:30 p.m.


Thursday, Jan. 10
• The Pirates, in association with the Port Authority of Allegheny County and the Kingsley Association, will host the annual "Spirit of King" Awards Ceremony. The ceremony, held in association with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, has been presented annually since 1989 to honor lifetime achievements by local citizens who pursued human rights and equality in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year's ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Kingsley Center, 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh. Open to the public.


Sunday, Jan. 13
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Tom Gorzelanny, Matt Capps, Nate McLouth and broadcasters Lanny Frattare and Bob Walk, will visit and sign autographs at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Somerset, Pa., from 5-9 p.m.


Monday, Jan. 14
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Tom Gorzelanny, Matt Capps, Nate McLouth and broadcasters Lanny Frattare and Bob Walk, will visit Trinity Middle School in Washington, Pa., from 10-11 a.m.

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Tom Gorzelanny, Matt Capps, Nate McLouth and broadcasters Lanny Frattare and Bob Walk, will sign autographs at the Uniontown Mall in Uniontown, Pa., from 6-8 p.m.


Tuesday, Jan. 15
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Tom Gorzelanny, Matt Capps, Nate McLouth and broadcasters Lanny Frattare and Bob Walk, will visit West Fairmont Middle School in Fairmont, W.V., from 10-11 a.m.

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Tom Gorzelanny, Matt Capps, Nate McLouth and broadcasters Lanny Frattare and Bob Walk, will sign autographs at Dick's Sporting Goods in Morgantown, W.V., from 6-8 p.m.


Wednesday, Jan. 16
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Tom Gorzelanny, Matt Capps, Nate McLouth and broadcasters Lanny Frattare and Bob Walk, will visit South Side Middle School in Columbiana, Ohio, from 10-11 a.m.

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Tom Gorzelanny, Matt Capps, Nate McLouth and broadcasters Lanny Frattare and Bob Walk, will sign autographs at Mountaineer Resort in Weirton, W.V.


Thursday, Jan. 17
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Paul Maholm and Adam LaRoche, and broadcasters Greg Brown and Steve Blass, will visit Beaver Falls Middle School in Beaver Falls, Pa., from 10-11 a.m.

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, players Paul Maholm and Adam LaRoche, and broadcasters Greg Brown and Steve Blass, will sign autographs at Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle, Pa., from 6-8 p.m.


Friday, Jan. 18
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, outfielder Nate McLouth and broadcasters Greg Brown and Steve Blass, will attend a luncheon at the Butler Art Institute in Youngstown, Ohio, at noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.).

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, outfielder Nate McLouth and broadcasters Greg Brown and Steve Blass, will sign autographs at Dick's Sporting Goods in Niles, Ohio, from 6-8 p.m.


Saturday, Jan. 19
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates manager John Russell, pitcher Tom Gorzelanny and infielder Steve Pearce, and broadcasters Greg Brown and Steve Blass, will visit and sign autographs at Wheeling Island in Wheeling, W.V., from 5-7 p.m.


Monday, Jan. 21
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will sign autographs at Dick's Sporting Goods in Erie, Pa., from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will sign autographs at Dick's Sporting Goods in the Cranberry Mall in Franklin, Pa., from 6-8 p.m.


Tuesday, Jan. 22
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will attend a luncheon at DeNunzio's Italian Restaurant in Latrobe, Pa., at noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will sign autographs at the Indiana Mall in Indiana, Pa., from 6-8 p.m.


Wednesday, Jan. 23
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will visit Butler Catholic Middle School in Butler, Pa., from 10-11 a.m.

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will sign autographs at Dick's Sporting Goods in Altoona, Pa., from 6:30-8 p.m.


Thursday, Jan. 24
• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will visit Greater Johnstown Middle School in Johnstown, Pa., from 10-11 a.m.

• The Pirates Caravan, consisting of Pirates pitching coach Jeff Andrews, players Jack Wilson, Nyjer Morgan and Zach Duke and broadcasters Greg Brown and John Wehner, will sign autographs at the DuBois Mall in DuBois, Pa., from 6-8 p.m.

February 2008

Tuesday, Feb. 5
• Pirate Parrot appearance at a Community Clinic at Alderson-Broaddus College, Phillip, W.V., from 6-8 p.m. Free of charge event featuring food, clinics, giveaways, games and activities. Open to the public.


Friday, Feb. 8
• Pirates broadcasters Bob Walk and John Wehner will speak at the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Department at 7 p.m. for the North Allegheny Baseball Boosters.


Saturday, Feb. 9
• Pirates President Frank Coonelly will appear at the Pirates A Affiliate State College Spikes "Spikes Fest" from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Pirate Parrot will also appear (12:30-2:30 p.m.). Spikes Fest will be held at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Open to the public.

• Pirates Alum Ken Macha will be the featured speaker at the Pine Richland Baseball Smoker. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the North Side Sportsman Association in Warrendale, Pa.

• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Spikes Fest at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Open to the public.


Sunday, Feb. 10
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Sweet Sunday Charitable Fundraiser at the Southpointe Hilton Garden Inn, Pa. Open to the public.


Tuesday, Feb. 12
• Pirate Parrot appearance at LifeSpan's Valentine's Party in Homestead, Pa., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Open to the public.


Friday, Feb. 15
• Pirate Parrot apprearance at Winterfest 2008 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Pa. Open to the public.


Saturday, Feb. 16
• Pirate Parrot apprearance at Winterfest 2008 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Pa. Open to the public.

• Pirate Parrot appearance Autism Fundraiser in Kirwin Heights, Pa., from 7-8 p.m.

• Pierogy appearance at Lincoln Elementary School Mardi Gras in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to the public.


Friday, Feb. 22
• Pirates Charities Spring Training Golf Classic - For the first time, Pirates Charities will host the Pirates Charities Spring Training Golf Classic in beautiful Bradenton, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 22. The tournament will be held at the River Strand Golf & Country Club. The golf event will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County. Each foursome will be hosted and have the opportunity to play with a Pirates celebrity. Team President Frank Coonelly, pitchers Tom Gorzelanny and Matt Capps, broadcasters Steve Blass and Greg Brown are among the Pirates celebrities scheduled to participate. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., and tee time is set for 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Rachelle Hess at Pirate City in Bradenton at rachelle.hess@pirates.com or at 941-747-3031.


• Pirate Parrot appearance at the "Mind Spring Training" Assembly at Redbank Valley Elementary School in New Bethlehem, Pa., from 11 a.m. to noon.


Saturday, Feb. 23
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Race to Any Place 2008 benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter at the US Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh.


Monday, Feb. 25
• Pirates Vice President of Baseball and Legal Counsel Larry Silverman will be the featured speaker at a Penn State Law School educational event. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. and will be held on the Penn State campus.


Wednesday, Feb. 27
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the MDA Lock-Up Event at Grille 36 on the North Shore in Pittsburgh, from 11:15 a.m to 12:15 p.m.

• Pirate Parrot appearance at the State Theatre Center for the Arts Formal Assembly in Uniontown, Pa., from 4:30-5:30 p.m.


Thursday, Feb. 28
• Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting and Pirates President Frank Coonelly will be guest speakers at the Ohio River Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America annual Leadership Dinner. Former Pirate Grant Jackson will also be in attendance. The Dinner will be held at Glessner Auditorium Wilson Lodge in Wheeling, WVA. The dinner reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner and program follow at 7 p.m. For ticket information, please contact the Boy Scouts at 304/277-2660.

• Pirate Parrot appearance at Carnegie Elementary School Assembly in Carnegie, Pa., from 1:30-2:30 p.m.


Friday, Feb. 29
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Read Across America, A Read to Kids Day School Assembly at Crafton Elementary in Pittsburgh from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

March 2008

Friday, March 7
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the 2008 Latrobe Rockdown Charity Event at the Greater Latrobe Senior High School in Latrobe, Pa., 7:30-8:30 p.m.


Saturday, March 8
• Pirate Parrot appearance & Captain Jolly Roger at the Pirates On Sale at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the public.

• Captain Jolly Roger appearance at the Frosty Open Golf Tournament at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Connellsville, Pa., from 3-4 p.m.


Sunday, March 9
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Bowl for Kids Sake at the AMF Lanes in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


Thursday, March 13
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the MDA Fundraiser in the Lexus Club at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, 6-7 p.m.


Friday, March 14
• Pirate Parrot, Captain Jolly Roger, Pierogies & Canonball Crew appearance at the Wheeling Nailers "Pirates Night" at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.V., 7:35 p.m.


Wednesday, March 19
• Former Pirate Grant Jackson will be appearing at the Smoke Free South Side Celebration at Club Café on Carson Street from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


Friday, March 21
• Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting and pitcher Tom Gorzelanny will present a check for $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County before the 1:05 p.m. Spring Training game against the Cincinnati Reds.


Wednesday, March 19
• Pirates players, including Matt Capps and Nate McLouth, Pirates President Frank Coonelly, Pirates broadcaster Lanny Frattare and the Pirate Parrot will serve lunch to students at Wakeland Elementary School in Bradenton, Florida from 10 a.m. – noon.


Sunday, March 30
• Pirate Parrot & Canonball Crew appearance at the Dubois Radio Station Kids Day in Dubois, Pa., noon. Open to the public.


Thursday, March 27
• Pirates President Frank Coonelly will be the guest speaker at the North Side North Shore Chamber of Commerce Luncheon inside the Lexus Club at PNC Park. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon beginning at noon.


Monday, March 31
• Pirates Alum Ken Macha will be the featured speaker at the Shaler High School Baseball Smoker. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Cherry City Fire Hall.


Monday, March 31
• Pirate Parrot appearance at PSSA Kickoff Assembly at Fairmount Elementary in Brackenridge, PA from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

April 2008

Saturday, April 5
• Pirates Pierogies appearance at the HDS Sign-A-Thon at the Monroeville Mall from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Open to the public.


Saturday, April 5
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Biggest Bedtime Story Ever Event at Petersen Events Center from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.


Sunday, April 6
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Run/Walk for Someone Special at the Sykesville Town Hall in Punxatawney, PA from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Open to the public.


Tuesday, April 8
• Pirates President Frank Coonelly, alum Kent Tekulve, Front Office employees, along with the Pirate Parrot, will be at the Light of Life Rescue Mission's Pirates Tailgate Party serving a baseball-themed dinner to the hungry. More than 150 people are expected to attend. The time of the event is from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.


Wednesday, April 9
• 2008 Annual Opening Day Luncheon from noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center. All Pirates players and coaches will attend. Frank Coonelly, Neal Huntington and John Russell will be speaking. Lanny Frattare will emcee the event. Pirates greats Chuck Tanner and Kent Tekulve will sign autographs for fans arriving between 11:30 and noon. Ticket are $60 per person, $50 per ticket for Allegheny Conference Regional Investors and Chamber of Commerce members. For ticket information, please call 412.392.4555 ext. 3561.


Thursday, April 10
• Pirates President Frank Coonelly will be the featured speaker at the Duquesne Club Luncheon Speaker Series. The event begins at noon at the Duquesne Club located in downtown Pittsburgh.


Tuesday, April 15
• Steve Blass will be the guest speaker at the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce event at Penn State Beaver's Student Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00pm and the program begins at 7:00pm. The event is $5.00 for chamber members and $10.00 for non-members.


Wednesday, April 16
• Pirates VP and General Counsel Larry Silverman will be the guest speaker at the West Virginia University School of Law at a Sports Law Forum. The title of the program is "False/Positives: The Current State of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports."


Saturday, April 19
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Steel Valley Youth Baseball Opening Day in Munhall, PA from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Open to the public.


Saturday, April 19
• Pirate Parrot appearance at the Butler Area Intermediate High School Fine Arts & Beyond Showcase in Butler, PA from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.


Tuesday, April 22
• Kent Tekulve will be the guest speaker at the Washington County Rotary Luncheon to be held at Washington & Jefferson College. The luncheon begins at Noon.


Friday, April 25
• Pirates centerfielder Nate McLouth has created a new initiative called "Nate's Lucky 13." Nate will host 13 lucky children and chaperones from the Imani Christian Academy for a private meet & greet, mini-tour of the ballpark, the chance to watch Pirates batting practice and all kids will receive a Lucky 13 tee, game tickets in the outfield and $20 ARAMARK vouchers, compliments of Nate. The event starts at 3:00 p.m.


Saturday, April 26
• Kent Tekulve will join author John McCollister for a book signing event at Joseph Beth Booksellers located at 2705 Carson Street at 2:00 p.m. Kent and John will be signing copies of John newest release on the Bucs titled, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." A portion of the author's proceeds will benefit Pirates Alumni Charities.


Saturday, April 26
• Nyjer Morgan will visit the Pirates Community Baseball Center in Shadyside from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. He will have a private meet & greet with select Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner City) kids to talk with them about his journey growing up and how he stayed on the right path to make it all the way to the Major Leagues.


Saturday , April 26
• Pirate Parrot appearance at Deer Lakes Little League Opening Day in Pittsburgh from 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Open to the public.


Saturday , April 26
• Pirates starting pitcher Ian Snell will host two kids from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with their respective 'Bigs' to a special day at the ballpark starting at 3:00 p.m. This will include a private meet & greet with Ian, a mini-tour of the ballpark, chance to run the bases and watch Pirates batting practice.


Saturday, April 26
• 5th Annual College Classic at PNC Park - The College Classic will be held on Federal Street starting at 5:00 p.m. on April 26, prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Philadelphia Phillies.


Tuesday, April 29
• A Pirates Pierogy will appear at Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's on Forbes Avenue from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Open to the public.


Wednesday, April 30
• Pirate Parrot & Pierogies appearance at the National Walk at Lunch Day on the Riverwalk at PNC Park from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Open to the public.

May 2008

Saturday, May 3
• The Pirate Parrot will appear at Wilkinsburg Baseball Community Day at Turner Field from 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. Open to the public.


Saturday, May 3
• A Pirates Pierogy will appear at the Allegheny General Hospital Suburban Community Health Fair at Mt. Assisi Academy Pre-School in Pittsburgh from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon.


Saturday, May 3
• The Pirate Parrot will appear at Apollo Area Lions Little League Opening Day at Apollo Little League Field from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Open to the public.


Sunday, May 4
• The Pirate Parrot will appear at Munhall Girls Softball Opening Day from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Open to the public.


Monday, May 5
• Chuck Tanner will be the guest speaker for the LaRoche College Alumni Luncheon at the Lexus Club at PNC Park starting at Noon.


Wednesday, May 7
• Pirates centerfielder Nate McLouth will host his second Nate's Lucky 13 group. Thirteen lucky children will receive a private meet & greet, mini-tour of the ballpark, the chance to watch Pirates batting practice and all kids will receive a Lucky 13 tee, game tickets in the outfield and $20 ARAMARK vouchers, compliments of Nate. The event starts at 3:00 p.m.


Thursday, May 8
• Pirates broadcaster Lanny Frattare will be one of the guest readers at the season opener of the American Shorts Reading Series 2008. The event will take place at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall and will launch the book ANATOMY OF BASEBALL. This anthology compiles 20 essays about the great American pastime. Readings begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a screening of the local documentary about Pittsburgh Negro Baseball Leagues, Kings On The Hill. For ticket information, please call 412.622.8866.


Friday, May 9
• Lanny Frattare will be the featured speaker at the Family Links Appreciation Luncheon at 12:00 Noon at the Greentree Radisson.


Saturday, May 10
• Pirates great Kent Tekulve will throw out the first pitch at the East Liverpool Youth Baseball Opening Day ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at the Beaver Local Middle School Baseball Complex in Lisbon, Ohio. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m.


Saturday, May 10
• Bring your own camera to Team Photofest at PNC Park and get photos taken with your favorite Pirates players on Federal Street before the 7:05 p.m. game against the Braves. There will be two 30-minute sessions (3:00 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.).


Sunday, May 11
• The Pirates have teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help sponsor this year's Race for the Cure. In addition, the Pirates will use pink bats and wristbands, a pink lineup card and a pink home plate in honor of breast cancer awareness. Finally, 200 tickets for the game were donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Pittsburgh in the exclusive "Pinked-Out" Zone.


Saturday, May 17
• The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Walk for Life & Breath Charitable Walk at Heinz Field from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Open to the public.


Saturday, May 17
• Kent Tekulve will take part in the annual Upper St. Clair Community Day Parade beginning at 11:30 a.m. The Pirates Pierogies will also make an appearance.


Sunday, May 18
• The Pirate Parrot will appear at the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk at Lynch Field in Greensburg from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Open to the public.


Sunday, May 18
• Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass will be the official race starter for the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Event. The event will take place at the South Park Museum Building Track in South Park. Steve will be appearing at 10:30 a.m. Open to the public.


Monday, May 19 & Tuesday, May 20
• Pirates alumni Steve Blass, Dave Giusti, Bill Mazeroski, Rick Reuschel, Jim Sadowski, Kent Tekulve and Frank Thomas will take part in the 23rd annual Adelphoi USA Golf Classic. The 2008 event will support the Nellie Briles Fund, which will be used to further aid Adelphoi youth with life skills development. For additional information concerning this event, please contact Carol Palcic - (724)836-5310.


Wednesday, May 21
• Pirates President Frank Coonelly will be one of the featured speakers at the Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily 2008 Sports Facilities & Franchises Conference. The two-day conference will be held at the Westin City Center in Washington, D.C.


Saturday, May 24
• Nate McLouth will be at the Pirates Outfitters Store at the Pittsburgh Mills from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. signing autographs for fans. Open to the public.


Sunday, May 25
• Jack & Julie Wilson host the Fourth Annual "Bowling with the Bucs" event at AMF Noble Manor Lanes from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. to benefit the Pirates Charities. To purchase tickets, call the Pirates at (412) 325-4969.


Thursday, May 29
• Pirates VP of Community and Public Affairs and Pirates Charities Executive Director Patty Paytas will be the guest speaker at the Every Child, Inc. 10th Anniversary Luncheon. The luncheon will be held at the Rivers Club.


Saturday, May 31
• Steve Blass will appear at the 2008 Riverview Relay for Life event to be held at Riverside Park in Oakmont. The Relay for Life event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Steve will be there from 10:30 a.m. - Noon for this meet & greet event.

June 2008

Monday, June 2
• Kent Tekulve will be the featured celebrity at the 21st Annual St. Barnabas Charitable Golf Open to be held at Butler Country Club. Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please call (724) 444-5529.


Monday, June 9
• Jack & Julie Wilson host the Fourth Annual "Bowling with the Bucs" event at AMF Noble Manor Lanes from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. to benefit the Pirates Charities. To purchase tickets, call the Pirates at (412) 325-4969. This event is sponsored by #1 Cochran.


Wednesday, June 18
• Buc's Annual Blood Drive at PNC Park - For more information, please call Gail at the Central Blood Bank at (412) 209-7240.


Thursday, June 26
• The 15th Annual ElRoy Face Forkball Golf Tournament benefiting the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf will be held at Champion Lakes Golf Course. For sponsorship information, please call
(412) 244-3116.

July 2008

Monday, July 21
• The 22nd annual Pirates Alumni Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held at South Hills Country Club. Each foursome will play 18 holes (scramble format) with a Pirates alum. All proceeds benefit Pirates Alumni Charities. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please call the Pirates at
(412) 325-4747.


Wednesday, July 23
• Steve Blass will make a special visit to the residents of the Passavant Retirement Community Center located in Zelienople.

August 2008

Thursday, Aug. 21
• Buc's Annual Blood Drive at PNC Park - For more information, please call Gail at the Central Blood Bank at 412.209.7240

September 2008

Monday, Sept. 15
• Pirates Alum Steve Blass is one of the co-chairs for the Fifth Annual History Center Celebrity Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at Allegheny Country Club, and benefits the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Museum of Rural Life. For more information, please call 412.454.6324.

October 2008

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November 2008

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December 2008

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